Albert V

Last man standing here... At last... after over 3 years AOS was approved (card being produced).

Best of luck to everyone else on the next steps. Over n out!

14 hours ago, Bluewaters said:

An update today says "New Card Is Being Produced" 

I believe I am the last person on this platform to get my green card. 

Congrats!

I'm afraid I'm probably the last one still waiting. Had my interview on May 2019 and no word yet. Have put it many inquiries but they all come back with the same answer, still under review. I tried calling them today and seems it's almost impossible to speak to a live representative. The menu seems to have changed. Any suggestions? Thx. 

19 hours ago, mital said:

Finally it approved 😊

Congrats.  When was your interview?

3 hours ago, Hazelnut said:

I'm not sure who else in the same boat as me, but I'm still waiting on anything about my case (I completed my interview in Baltimore back in April.) I called USCIS back in December and the person said it was still considered under processing times, but said she tried to push my case "outside the normal processing time" and I'd hear back in 30 days. It has now been over a month, so I don't think anything is happening. I don't know if moving to a different state in September cause any further delay.

 

I'm going to file for EAD and AP renewal as they expire in May.

Same here.  I had my interview in May, filed 3 inquiries, got response for 2 of them, bu the latest one last month, it's been over a month and no response. The inquiries were filed under the "outside normal processing time" category as well. The second response I received back in Nov actually acknowledged that the case was outside processing, but they gave the usual response "we are still reviewing and need additional time". I know every case is different, but it seems that just about every case at the Mt. Laurel NJ office has gotten approved, either same day or within a few days. C'mon USCIS...

3 minutes ago, Northerndynasty said:

Are you saying you’re still waiting for an update on your Interview??  When was it?  And nothing since?

 

I feel so sorry for those who are left to wait.  While I’m thankful to have received this update so quickly, I don’t know how I could stand to wait too long after the interview.  IMHO, you should be afforded some kind of update ASAP - whether it’s an RFE, denial/rejection, or approval.

 

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 For you and all!

Hi, so we had the AOS interview on May 22nd and we're still waiting for an answer.  Our interview was a stokes type, I call it that because we were called in separately and were asked questions for almost 30 min each, we were called together after that and everything seemed to be going ok. I presented all the evidence they asked for, was not missing anything. I was given the default speech about removing gc conditions after 2 yrs, but no verbal approval or denial. Our case was supposed to be handled by the Newark NJ office.  However, due to high volume, they scheduled the interview at the Mount Laurel NJ office.  Not sure if this has anything to do with it or what.  

I've called many times to get updates, I was told that the case would remain at the Mt. Laurel office since we're within "normal processing time".  I put an inquiry over 2 weeks ago and no response as of yet.  Has anyone else been waiting this long? or similar situation...

So my wife finally received her EAD after 7 months of waiting.  It was approved on the 6th.  I received the cards in the mail on the 13th.  I called SSA on Aug 14th to find out whether they were working on it or were notified of the EAD but it appears that was not the case (even though I ticked the box in the application where they were to notify SSA to issue a SSN).  On the 15th I went to the office and filed the SSN application, got the card in the mail on the 19th.

As far as the AOS decision goes, my interview was on May 22nd and still no word.  I called last week and I was informed by tier 2 that the case is still being reviewed and that officers have up to 120 days to review after which I can request an inquiry.  Anyone else have some insight on the timings after AOS interview?

2 minutes ago, The_Empyrean said:

 

To answer both, not always decision is made on spot. Sometimes the background checks aren't completed, sometimes they want to double check paperwork. It's like an AP with K1. Once you're there, you're there. Difference is, most likely you'll get your decision soon. I'd give them a call and see whats taking so long. Ask for T2. (Call->English->check status->don't know your receipt number->still don't know->Customer service->ask for T2)

I've spoken to tier 2, I was told that the case is still being reviewed and that I'm within the normal processing times. I'll call again in 2 weeks.

On a side note, I checked the "issue social security number" box when I applied for EAD, do they normally send the card with the ssn or is that a whole separate process with additional waiting time? I've read on here that sometimes people don't get the ss card and still have to personally go to a ssa office to apply.

7 minutes ago, AEP062488 said:

You interviewed on May 22 and still haven’t heard back? Don’t they approve or reject on the spot? 

I guess not. I thought the same thing. After the interview I was told I'd get a decision in the mail, then I was given the usual talk about lifting conditions once the green temp card is received.

After 208 days. EAD has been approved. It took a phone call for which we got a generic response and no news. An online inquiry 3 weeks later and approval 6 days after. Still waiting on AOS decision since May 22nd interview.

13 minutes ago, manekh said:

Yes! It seems so! Did you try to call uscis because the status could be updated with them. And did you try the old and new website?

you can call and explain that the 2 weeks are expired and u didn’t receive anything. 

What kind of evidences dis u take besides pictures? Did she do the medical exam here or in her country? It was asked on the interview? 

Thank you

I called USCIS last week.  No updates, simply under review.  I'll try again this week.  I've checked both websites daily. Besides the pics, I had joint bank account, a credit card extension under her name, cable bill, insurance card with her name and the kids, her name listed as beneficiary in my 401k account.  The medical was done in her country but had to be redone here as well as any missing vaccines, blood work etc.

On 6/7/2019 at 2:02 PM, manekh said:

Did you check your case status?? 

How was the interview? Did you guys went together? What did they ask? Could you share a bit of your experience? 

Thank you

Still waiting since interview on May 22nd, no change in status aside from "interview was scheduled".  It was our initial interview and we were called in separate after a 45 min wait.  I (the USC) was called in 1st and had a long interview.  The asked many things like where and how we met.  The layout of my house, what kind of car i have (color, year, make, model), who attended the wedding, where was it, did we buy the rings together, why did we decide to get married.  I am divorced and they asked about my past relationship, my work, what do I do.  The IO then looked at my pictures and randomly asked questions about places and the people in the pictures.  After about 35 min of questioning, the IO requested I go back to the waiting area and then called my wife in.  the IO took her picture and fingerprints.  She was asked the same type of questions to compare answers, she is also divorced and was questioned about her past relationship as well.  after another 40 min she came out and the IO called us all in (myself and her 2 children).  The IO asked them their names and birthdays, do they like it here.  She then took copies of passports, some additional evidence and said she was concluding the interview.  We were advised that we'd get a decision in the mail and then the IO talked about conditional GC and lifting conditions after 2 yrs.  She walked us back out and we left.

Based on what I've been reading here, it almost sounds like I had a "stokes" type interview given the fact that we were separated and the length of the interview for each one of us. 🤷‍♂️

Oh and still no EAD by the way.

Hello, I filed January 11, had the AOS from K1 interview on May 22nd. Did not get instant approval, just general wording and that we'd be getting an answer in the mail.  Anyone else waiting on a response?

Hello all,

So my wife and kids had their AOS from K1 interview yesterday.  It took about an hour before they called us in. First, I (the petitioner) was asked to go in.  The officer asked many questions, it took about 20 minutes.  I was asked to raise my right hand and swear to tell the truth.  She took notes while asking questions (I guess to compare answers), looked at pictures, took some evidence documents (bank statement, credit card, insurance card, etc).  She then asked me to go outside in the waiting area and then proceeded to call my wife in.  The IO took her picture and fingerprints, asked many questions as the ones she had asked me.  We are both divorced from our prior marriages so we were questioned about that.  After about a half hour, my wife came out and the IO called me in with the kids.  She asked the kids a couple of questions, full names, d.o.b, and if they were happy here, but did not take their pic and fingerprints.  She then asked me a couple more questions and then said she was concluding the interview.  She then proceeded to tell us that we'll be getting a letter with the decision in the mail.  She then explained that a green card would be temporary as our marriage is less than one year old and that we'd have to file to remove conditions in 2yrs time.

• I find it concerning that she did not take the kids pic and fingerprints.  Is this normal?
• Should we have been given some sort of paperwork?

Any input is appreciated.  Good luck to all still waiting for the interview.

I added a consulate review for Guayaquil, Ecuador.

https://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=24881

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

What did the Embassy instruct you to do? It would have been the last thing you would have gotten information about just before you stepped out the door. Have you looked through the P3 letter. Have you asked others in your sub-forum. Don't want to be rude but couples here from Germany, Norway or Finland just might not know the answer as there Embassy does things differently and uses a different carrier.

 

Guide

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ec/iv

 

Your Country's VJ Portal

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Ecuador&cty=Guayaquil

 

K-1 Visa General Instructions

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#1

 

Your Embassy's website

https://ec.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/

 

Sub-forum for your Region

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/96-mexico-latin-south-america/

No worries. Long and behold I got the tracking information about an hour ago. DHL should have it by tomorrow or Friday at the latest. Thank you for continued support and advice.

On 10/6/2018 at 1:50 PM, Albert V said:

Awesome! Thank you so much for your help.

So my visa is in issued state for 2 days now. Do they normally send you a tracking number or are you notified once the visa is ready for pickup?

48 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

 It will go from "Immigrant Visa Application" to "Nonimmigrant Visa Application" status and then your visa changes to "Ready" ==> "Administrative Processing" ==>> "Issued" status as well. These steps sometimes transpire over a day or even a few days. Some smaller Embassy's it happens within hours.

 

Sometimes, it might skip "Administrative Processing" and go from "Ready" to "Issued".

Awesome! Thank you so much for your help.

Question. I had my interview on Oct 3rd. The case status still says Ready. How long does it normally take for it to change. What does it change to?

October filer. Had the interview with my fiancee on Oct 3rd and we got approved!!! 😀

Thank you to everyone on this forum for all the invaluable help.  It made the journey that much easier.

I'll be posting a full review.

To everyone still waiting.  I'm sending positive vibes and best wishes so your case is approved quick. My journey took 343 days from filing to interview approval.  The case was stuck at the NVC for 44 days and it took me 3 months to get an interview date because there were no dates available.  Nerve wrecking, but the satisfaction you get once approved is priceless.

Much luck to you all!

October filer. Had the interview with my fiancee on Oct 3rd and we got approved!!! 😀

Thank you to everyone on this forum for all the invaluable help.  It made the journey that much easier.

I'll be posting a full review.

Just now, r1mario said:

Just got back from the interview, we are APPROVED!!!!!!!! Yesssssss.

 

It can take up to ten days to get the visa they said, can't wait to have my passport back and fly out.

Congratulations!!!!!   Is it 10 business days or 10 days total?

8 hours ago, CCCCCF said:

Is there anyone still waiting for an interview date? Here, we need to wait for the embassy to assign an interview date.  It has been 4 weeks since we sent back the documents required in Packet 3. It used to take only 1-5 business days to get an interview date.

I am so upset now.

After the status on my case went to ready.  I got all excited to finally be able to book the interview.  Come to find out there were no interview dates available.  Waited about 2 weeks of constantly checking for an opening, finally lucked out and got an Oct 3rd interview date.  2 more months of waiting, but I guess looking at the bright side I have more time to get the paperwork ready and so on. Either way, I still check daily with the hopes that someone cancels and I can grab an earlier date.

29 minutes ago, T_P said:

You dont ask anything to the embassy. If there is any appt cancelled you should be able to see through the same site you payed the fee. Open schedules will show there and you should be able to see and schedule. Make sure you look couple times a day, specially at night. 

28 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

 

Thank you for that.  I've avoided common mistakes and saved time thanks to this forum and members like yourselves.  I'm extremely grateful!

14 minutes ago, T_P said:

That could very likely be the reason, as you know that changes from country to country and embassy knows what/when to send you the packet. Seat back, grab a beer/coffee or whatever you like best and turn netflix on.  

13 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

 

Thank you for your answers.  One other question, I've heard of people getting earlier appointments if someone cancels.  Is it the same process? Do you ask the embassy to give you the earlier appointment?

So my case is now in Ready state.  I've emailed the embassy so they can send me the packet with instructions.  I went in to check appointment availability out of curiosity. Has anyone encountered this before? I know it all depends on the embassy and country.  I wonder if appointments will open up once the embassy has fully processed the case.  Or if there are no appointments, how far out would the next ones be? Thoughts anyone?